Kasthamandap (which translates to wooden pavilion) is one of the attractive monuments of the Kathmandu Durbar Square. In the local Newari dialect, it is also known as Maru Satal. It is said this structure was constructed in the 12th century out of a single Sal (Shorea robusta) tree. Originally built as a rest house, it was later converted into a temple. Inside the Kasthamandap is a statue of Guru Gorkhanath Baba. Four Binayaks (form of Lord Ganesh)Jal Binayak, Surya Binayak, Karya Binayak and Ashok Binayak surround this temple. There is a wooden pillar supporting the ladder that is said to have the power of healing one's backache and other pain if they rubbed the affected body parts on it.
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